Rising from the shades, a photo from Trikala, Thessaly

Photographer's Note

This is Roussanou Monastery, rising from the shades, early in the morning.

Roussanou Monastery is also know as Agias Varvaras Monastery. It was established (probably) around 1388 by the monks Necodemus and Benedict. Today functions as a nunnery. Open to visitors daily, except Wednesday, from 09:00-14:00 (winter) and 09:00-18:00 (summer).

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Budapestman, asajernigan, npecanhuk, Buin, vasilpro, Gerrit, Longroute, g_panakia, carper, MLINES, aristo, Kielia, Didi has marked this note useful

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jasmis (58653) 2009-04-02 3:11

Superb low-angled light makes this rocks more "3D".
Regards.

Yves-triga (5149) 2009-04-02 3:30

Hello Hercules,
Excellent perspective & background is very appropriate.
good job.
yves

batalay (41261) 2009-04-02 3:30

Hello Hercules,

This is one of the most dramatic of all the shots I've seen of Meteor. By the low angle created at sunrise, you see primarily the tops of the great shafts of granite, and the well lit edges. Well done, good friend.

Bulent

Budapestman (82620) 2009-04-02 3:32

Hi Hercules,
Great view again with very impressive composition and romantic atmosphere. The POV is great, excellent lights and clarity. Fabled mood, I like it very much. Have a nice day!
George

aimiliospet (2355) 2009-04-02 3:45

Φίλε Ηρακλή Γεια Σου.

Πάνω στούς πελώριους ογκόλιθους τα μοναστήρια μοιάζουν στο μεταίχμιο ουρανού και γής,σ'ένα υπερκόσμιο άπειρο, σαν να προσπαθούν να φθάσουν τον Δημιουργό.
Η φωτογραφία σου αποτυπώνει με τον καλύτερο τρόπο, πλημμυρισμένη από Δέος και κατάνυξη, την άγρια θωριά των βράχων.
(Υ.Γ:...Πρόλαβα να διαβάσω τα συλλυπητήριά σου.)
Χίλια ευχαριστώ.

Να Είσαι Καλά και Πάντα Δημιουργικός.

Αιμίλιος

giorgimer (35017) 2009-04-02 3:50

Hi Herculs,

this is one of the places that fascinates me more in Greece, and your image is one of the best I've ever seen on it. I like a lot the light and the scale between monastery and rocks.

TFS

Gio

cak (4931) 2009-04-02 4:33

LONG rocks perfect but building is perfect more in evening light

bema (26591) 2009-04-02 4:44

Kalimera Hercules,

this is probably the first view i mentioned to have about greece, very old memories, i like this shot, great capture and a fine composition..

have a fine day, with my best wishes..Jassu Bernd

Morac (27725) 2009-04-02 4:48

Bonjour Hercules,
It is sublime: what mastery of light and shade in the landscape and the monastery.
I also really like the texture of the rock.
Regards
Marc

vinicio (23423) 2009-04-02 5:09

I would like the image more cropped without the up right side, but my approvation is still at 100%, beautiful image indeed with great light and subjects, compliments Hercules.
Ciao
Vinicio

coco (30439) 2009-04-02 6:26

Kalispera Hercules.

Otra toma m嫳 de Meteora y otra vez una foto espectacular.
Quien pudiera tener un trabajo que le permitiera hacer esto.

Ta leme, file mou.

barrufeto_77 (28888) 2009-04-02 7:06

Iba a decir "ya ver嫳 mi vecino cuando vea la foto"...pero no me acaba de dar tiempo hahahahahaha.

Tu sigue con fotos as� que luego no os lo quitar嶯s de all�...tu mismo... :P

Aleeeeeeeee

asajernigan (21427) 2009-04-02 8:11

Hercules,
Wow, what an amazing place which you have presented nicely. The play of sun and shadow gives the photo a 3-D look. The off center placement of the monastery works well allowing us to see the rock formations on the other side.
TFS,
Asa

mkamionka (73198) 2009-04-02 8:51

Hi Hercules,
I know it is classic view but the composition is new to me.
Very interesting light setting.
I usually prefer to have everything nicely illuminated but your shot is more artistic with plenty of shade and the main object sticking out in the light.
Thanks for sharing,
M

npecanhuk (79329) 2009-04-02 8:55

Hi Hercules!
That place is simply fantasticly wonderful and magical! I am enjoying a lot to see it here thru your pictures! When one thinks of traveling to Greece here in Brazil, one thinks of its beaches and islands... but if I ever get the chance to visit it, I'll certainly include Meteora in my traveling plans!
Excellent sharpness, exposure (perfect), pov and composition (superb)!
TFS - Congratulations!
My warmest regards,
Neyvan

Buin (42580) 2009-04-02 9:12

Hallo Hercules!
I never have seen this world famous place in such a gorgeous light. A really breathtaking atmosphere and a truly worth-showing photo! A great sight!
Greetings from at last springlike Germany!
Frank

angie-barcelona (2784) 2009-04-02 9:24

Hola Hercules,

estoy estos d燰s con mucho trabajo, y no he podido mirar mucho la p墔ina. Pero hoy he visto esta fotograf壾 tuya... y est� s� que hay que votarla!

En primer lugar, la composici鏮 y la luz est嫕 muy bien, el edificio a un lado es un acierto, Y el sitio... no he estado nunca, y espero alg𠒇 d燰 poderlo visitar, porque creo que realmente ha de ser impresionante, como lo demuestras en esta fotograf燰!

Un abrazo desde Barcelona,

Gemma

vasilpro (41801) 2009-04-02 10:24

Γεια σου Ηρακλή,
Η φωτοσκιάσεις πάνω στους βράχους των Μετεώρων είναι υπέροχες και το φως που πέφτει στο μοναστήρι το κάνει να ξεχωρίζει μεγαλόπρεπα. Πολύ όμορφη φωτογραφία, μπράβο.
Φιλικά, Βασίλης.

TopGeo (38220) 2009-04-02 11:42

Γειά σου Ηρακλή!
Είναι μια εικόνα που την περίμενα Θελω να την εχω στην συλλογή μου? Είναι αυτό που βλέπω και αισθάνομαι!-) αλλά δεν μπορώ να το περιγράψω!
Θεικό!!
Γεώργιος

jonathan_hart (21276) 2009-04-02 12:22

great contrasts, the thumbnail doesn't catch the eye, but it's worth to open the picture, the play of light and the dominant shady areas, it's a real pleasure to the eye, great moment of the day for this POV
jc

TGULUMSER (13252) 2009-04-02 13:19

Hello Hercules,
The monastery looks great among the lights and shadows, an excellent shot,
Best regards,
Tulay

Gerrit (62042) 2009-04-02 13:58

Hi Hercules,
With the low light the place is magical.
Fanatstic photo.
Regards, Gerrit

Longroute (19600) 2009-04-03 0:43

Another impressive view of this remarkable monastery. The morning light which lits only the building leaving the rest in the shade creates a very fine effect. One of the most beautiful rock formations in the world. Well cropped and framed.
Have a nice dy,
Donato

g_panakia (4031) 2009-04-03 2:03

kalimera irakli,
yperoxh foto, entypwsiako topio!!!
mou aresei poly opos mpainei to fos apo aristera kai fotizei kapoia tmhmata ton epivlitikon vraxon!
sygxarhthria!
filika
georgia

gildasjan (43826) 2009-04-03 2:14

Bonjour Hercules
Magnifiquement perch� ce monast鋨e et quelle lumi鋨e pour 嶰lairer cette sc鋝e grandiose.
Bravo et bonne nuit
Amicalement
gildas

Greg1949 (9011) 2009-04-03 4:17

Hercules, this is a really impressive area you are shooting. I can't imagine having bad shots, just some that are better than others. This one with the early light is very dramatic and the deep shadows work wonderfully to show off the rugged topography. Great capture.

Greg

carper (96) 2009-04-03 10:32

very good photo Hercules,
nice composition here, good contrast, good light and shadow, very good photo job, have a good weekend.
regard jaap

dragonetti (249) 2009-04-03 13:02

Hi Hercules,

Again a superb photo of this Meteora region. The light was perfect for this kind of view. It gives much depth in the rocks and the monastery is defenetly the eye-catcher.
Congratulations.

Did you tried to crop the right side of the picture to make a square photo without the view of the mountains in the background, I wonder how it looks.

Didier

MLINES (12516) 2009-04-04 0:05

Hi Hercules, A fine composition with the main subject well position. It is good to see such a monastry in the unforgiving hills. Imagine the effort needed to get all the materials to such a place. Good posting to learn about the world. TFS. Murray.

ifanik (21679) 2009-04-04 1:24

Poly omorfo kadro alla ekeino poy klebei thn parastash edw einai to yperoxo fws
Sygxarthria
Xairetw
Nikos

aristo (3214) 2009-04-04 13:16

Geia sou file!
That,what Meteora is,beautiful part of Greece,and so diferent.Superb composition with great morning light.Compliments,
arek

Kielia (24077) 2009-04-05 2:56

Hi Hercules,
I agree to Bulent, it is a very dramatic capture of the monastery. The light adds some mystery to this spectacular place. Excellent photo work, congratulation!
Warm regards
Harriet

brandstaetter (15915) 2009-04-05 12:02

Hi Hercules,
one of the best of Meteora..
well...morning light is simply the best.
Compliments, Christian

zumoduvas (2069) 2009-04-06 11:31

Hola Hercules.

Espectacular paisaje en una gran toma llena de luces y sombras.

Saludos.
jose Luis.

Didi (61589) 2009-04-11 3:51

Hi Hercules
Very nice spotlights on the rocks and the monastery mixing with darkness.
I note also a good management exposure with the darkness.
Best regards and happy Easter.